Free Alaska Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Alaska motorcycle sales use Form 820 — a dedicated title application form separate from the Form 812 used for cars — making it easy to file the wrong paperwork at the DMV. Alaska's short riding season (typically May through September in Southcentral) means many motorcycle transactions happen quickly in spring, and sellers in Fairbanks or remote communities routinely complete the entire process by mail without visiting a DMV office. No state sales tax applies to the transaction if the buyer is in Anchorage, but riders in Juneau or Sitka should budget for their city's local sales tax.
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Motorcycles are stolen and cloned more than any other vehicle type. Before completing this form, our guide shows you how to verify a VIN on the frame, what a frame/engine number mismatch means, and how to close a safe deal. Read: Motorcycle Bill of Sale: Complete Guide →
Alaska Motorcycle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
Exempt
Title Required
Yes
Motorcycles use a separate title form (Form 820) rather than the standard Form 812 used for cars. The buyer must file within 30 days of the sale.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
No Alaska state sales tax. Some municipalities (Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan) levy local sales tax that may apply to motorcycle purchases. Anchorage and most of the Mat-Su Borough levy no local sales tax.
Inspection Requirements
No statewide motorcycle safety or emissions inspection requirement in Alaska.
Alaska Motorcycle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Locate the VIN stamped on the motorcycle frame (typically the steering head) and confirm it matches the existing Alaska title.
- Write a bill of sale that includes: VIN, year, make, model, engine displacement (cc), odometer reading, sale price, sale date, and full legal names and addresses of both parties.
- Complete the odometer disclosure for any motorcycle under 10 years old — include it in the bill of sale or as a separate federal disclosure form.
- Sign the back of the existing Alaska motorcycle title in the seller's signature block.
- Remove your Alaska license plate before the buyer takes the motorcycle.
- Provide the buyer with the signed title and the bill of sale; include any lien-release letter if a lienholder is listed.
- Buyer completes Form 820 and submits it — in person or by mail — to any Alaska DMV office within 30 days of the sale date.
- Buyer obtains Alaska motorcycle insurance and registration before riding on public roads.
Common Pitfalls
- Using Form 812 instead of Form 820: Alaska DMV uses separate title application forms for motorcycles (Form 820) versus standard vehicles (Form 812). Submitting the wrong form causes processing delays and restarts the 30-day clock.
- Selling during spring without verifying the title is clean: motorcycles stored over winter are sometimes used as collateral for short-term loans. Sellers should verify there is no outstanding lien before listing the bike — a lien-release letter must accompany the title at transfer.
- Forgetting local municipal tax in cities like Juneau: a buyer in Juneau purchasing a $8,000 motorcycle owes $400 in local sales tax at DMV registration. This is often a surprise if the buyer comes from Anchorage where no local tax applies.
- No documentation for off-road-only motorcycles: Alaska does not title off-road motorcycles, but a bill of sale is the only ownership evidence available. Sellers of dirt bikes should still prepare a detailed written bill of sale.
Alaska Motorcycle Bill of Sale — FAQs
Which form does the buyer use to title a motorcycle in Alaska?
Form 820, the Application for Certificate of Title for motorcycles. This is different from Form 812, which is used for standard vehicles. Both forms are available on the Alaska DMV website (dmv.alaska.gov) and at any DMV office.
Can a motorcycle title transfer be done by mail in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska DMV accepts mail-in Form 820 applications, which is particularly important for buyers in communities like Dillingham, Nome, or Kodiak that lack a local DMV branch. Mail the completed Form 820, the signed title, and the filing fee to the nearest Alaska DMV office.
Is there sales tax on a motorcycle sale in Anchorage, Alaska?
No. Alaska has no state sales tax, and Anchorage levies no local sales tax, so a private motorcycle sale in Anchorage is completely free of sales tax. Buyers in Juneau, Sitka, or Ketchikan will owe their city's local sales tax rate on the purchase price.
Does Alaska require an odometer disclosure when selling a motorcycle?
Yes, for motorcycles under 10 model years old. Federal odometer-disclosure law applies to motorcycles just as it does to cars. The disclosure can be written into the bill of sale. Motorcycles over 10 years old or with odometers that have exceeded 99,999 miles are exempt.
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